Meat Specialist: Precision Cuts & Customer Care

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Grimes, IA is seeking a Meat Specialist for the Meat Department. The role covers cutting, grinding, tenderizing, and merchandising fresh meat while delivering friendly service to customers.

You will prepare cutting lists, monitor refrigeration, and ensure hygiene standards are met in a fast-paced environment. The position requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, Hy-Vee food safety training, and preferably over one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required; food safety training preferred.
• Over one year of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, efficient and friendly customer service.
• Assist customers by escorting to products and handling out-of-reach items.
• Tenderize, grind, and cut meat; prepare cutting lists for case fills.
• Monitor refrigeration and maintain department hygiene and dress code.
• Wrap, weigh, label products and replenish coolers; support other areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Arithmetic

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hy-Vee food safety training

Tools

Power ban saw

Grinder

Tenderizer

Wrapping system

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. in Grimes, IA is seeking a Meat Specialist for the Meat Department. The role covers cutting, grinding, tenderizing, and merchandising fresh meat while delivering friendly service to customers.

You will prepare cutting lists, monitor refrigeration, and ensure hygiene standards are met in a fast-paced environment. The position requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, Hy-Vee food safety training, and preferably over one year of related experience.